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Project aims to use biobased aromatics for sustainable alkyd coatings
A consortium of 10 partners has started the Bright Coatings project with the aim to demonstrate the feasibility of the production and use of biobased aromatics for sustainable alkyd coatings.
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Fraunhofer IFAM researches digital surface and coating technology
With the newly opened !Center for Networked Surface and Coating Technology", Fraunhofer IFAM combines its expertise in the fields of cleaning, pre-treatment, coating and quality assurance for the automated...
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Bio-inspired coatings for corrosion protection
A recently published review article gives an elaborative overview on the recent advances in bio-inspired multifunctional coatings for corrosion protection.
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Casein stabilised waterborne latexes
Researchers have recently presented high biobased content waterborne latexes stabilised with casein.
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Role of an interface crack for the blistering mode of a stiff film
A stiff thin film deposited over an underlying compliant substrate is susceptible to blistering when it is subjected to excessive in-plane compressive stresses.
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Corrosion protection of benzoxazine and cardanol-doped polyaniline coatings
In a recently conducted work a corrosion protection material for coatings applications was formed by commercial benzoxazine and polyaniline (PAni).
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Detection of different chemical binders in coatings
Organic coatings protect metallic structures of significant commercial value. Regular inspections of coatings are required to ensure their integrity and, therefore, to verify their stated performance....
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Automated characterisation of crosscut tests for coatings
Scientists have presented a deep learning-based automated characterisation of crosscut tests for coatings via image segmentation.
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Interview: “Higher speed in research and development”
“Digitalization, in combination with machine learning, enables accelerated and broader screening capability with ultimate precision leading to higher speed in research and development and securing intellectual...
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Chemistry computer science and product development will be increasingly interwoven
“Their use is widespread, but optimisation and mastery of using AI and ML tools is far from being the norm,” says Erik Sapper, assistant professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis...
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Disposable masks could be used to make more durable concrete
With the pervasive single-use masks during the pandemic now presenting an environmental problem, researchers have demonstrated the idea of incorporating old masks into a cement mixture to create stronger,...
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New review on thermochromic materials
A recently published review article focuses on the development, the characterisation and applications of thermochromic materials.
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High performance mortars from vitrified bauxite residue
A new study describes the optimal chemistry and processing conditions to produce mortars from vitrified bauxite residue.
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New bio-based epoxide-amine coatings as replacements for BPA
As replacements for BPA, new bio-based epoxy-amine coatings and their nanocomposite coating derivatives including graphenes, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and fullerenes were prepared for the first time, and...